Rice Pilaf 2 tbsp. butter 1 medium onion, diced Salt and pepper 3 cups converted Louisiana popcorn rice 6 cups chicken stock In a 5-quart saucepan, melt butter and add diced onions and rice. Stir constantly until rice and onions brown. Add chicken stock, then bring to a boil. Stir, reduce heat to low and simmer. Cover and cook for approximately 20 minutes. Uncover and check for firmness, let stand for 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.