Peel and finely dice the shallots. Wash the meat, dab dry and cut into cubes (approx. 2 x 2 cm). Heat the oil in a pot and fry the meat for about 10 minutes while turning. Add the shallots and fry briefly.
Deglaze with 400 ml water, bring to the boil and simmer for about 1 hour, until the water is almost completely boiled.
Add the sugar and let it caramelize until it reaches a syrupy consistency. Season to taste with fish sauce, soy sauce, salt and pepper. Keep warm.
Roast peanuts in a pan without fat. Take them out, let them cool down and chop them roughly. Clean the chilli, cut lengthwise, wash and remove the seeds. Cut the pod into small pieces. Arrange meat on a plate.
Sprinkle with peanuts and chili. Cut cress from the bed and garnish the meat with it.