Chinese Tomato Salad

Directions

1. 1
   In a bowl, toss the sliced shallots with 1 tsp of the sugar and a pinch of the salt.
2. 2
   Stir and let stand for 5 minutes.
3. 3
   Core the tomatoes and slice into wedges.
4. 4
   In another bowl, mix together the cider vinegar and nuoc nam with the remaining 2 tsp of sugar and the remaining salt.
5. 5
   In a large bowl, toss the tomatoes with the cider vinegar mixture and wilted shallots.
6. 6
   Sprinkle the chopped cilantro on top and serve.