Bukharian Tomato Salad

Bukharian cuisine is influenced by local agriculture, so the only time to eat this salad is when you have locally grown, vine-ripened tomatoes. Anything short of that will just not do for this simply seasoned salad. The closest thing to this salad is the italian bruschetta, which also relies on the freshest tomatoes for the most striking taste. Shakarap is a simple, yet absolutely irresistible combination of very thinly sliced red onions, tomatoes, ground black pepper, salt, a squeez