Shaken Beef

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Shaken Beef:

1 pound beef tenderloin, cut into bite-sized cubes

4 cloves garlic, finely chopped 

1/4 red onion, thinly sliced 

2 tablespoon liquid seasoning such as Maggi, or soy sauce plus 1/2 tablespoon sugar

1 1/2 tablespoons palm sugar or brown sugar

1 tablespoon Asian fish sauce 

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 

2 tablespoons clarified butter or vegetable oil

1 tablespoon Cognac (preferably Courvoisier) 

Watercress Salad:

2 ounces shallots, about 4 medium-sized, sliced

1/3 cup rice vinegar 

2 to 3 cloves garlic, minced

1 tablespoon Asian fish sauce 

1 tablespoon honey

2 cups watercress

Freshly ground black pepper

2 vine-ripened tomatoes, sliced

Jasmine or white rice, for serving