1.
Preheat oven to 180 degrees C. Grease a 2 litre casserole dish.
2.
Melt butter in a large frypan over medium heat. Brown noodles in the butter.
3.
In a large bowl combine browned noodles, rice, soup mix, stock, water chestnuts and soy sauce. Mix well and transfer to prepared casserole dish.
4.
Bake for 45 minutes, or until liquid has been absorbed and pilaf is browned and crispy on top.