I hate it when you order grilled shrimp skewers, and when they come to the table they are not served on-top of a warm bed of rice! I mean come on, were talking about 7 Cents worth of product for a 14 dollar plate. It also gives the appearance of a full plate of food.
Rice is not only good to eat, but it creates a thermal barrier from the cold plate, and also provides moisture in order to keep the shrimp drying out.
It makes great sense to require this.



