Heat a wok. chop up all of vegetables, purée the garlic, chilli and ginger.
Add the sesame oil to the wok, add the shallots, stir fry for 2 minutes, add the chilli, garlic and ginger, cook for 2 minutes. Add the carrots and mushrooms, cook for 3 minutes.
Cover with hot water, add the soy and fish sauce and allow to simmer while you cook the monk fish.