Recipe(tried): Onion Topping for Arroz con Pollo

My mother excelled in Peruvian cuisine handed down to me this extremely simple way to enhance Arroz con Pollo (Chicken with Rice) that is made with beer and turmeric as follows:

ONION TOPPING FOR ARROZ CON POLLO

1 to 2 Spanish onions, sliced
2 to 3 lemons, juice of
salt and black pepper
1 or 2 sprigs cilantro (optional)

Put the onions in a bowl and add the lemon juice. Add salt and a good amount of black pepper (to your taste). Add a sprig or two of cilantro (optional).

Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

Top the rice dish with the onion topping and serve.

Enjoy!