2 cups sherry vinegar
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons coriander seeds
1 tablespoon black peppercorns
1/2 teaspoon whole cloves
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 pound shelled colossal shrimp, tails intact
5 sprigs fresh mint
5 sprigs fresh cilantro
5 large vine-ripened tomatoes, chopped
1 small red onion, chopped
1 (1-inch) piece fresh ginger root, peeled and minced
1 cup coconut milk
1 large vine-ripened tomato, whole
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves