1.Using a mortar and pestle, crush garlic and shallot until mixture forms a paste.
2.In a wok, heat oil; stir-fry garlic mixture until browned lightly. Add miso; stir-fry until fragrant.
3.Add mince to wok; stir-fry until cooked through. Add coconut cream, stock and chilli; bring to the boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, about 5 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat; stir in herbs.
4.Serve relish with wombok leaves, and sliced cucumber and carrot sticks, if you like.
Yellow miso (yellow bean paste), a golden yellow colour, is made from soya beans and rice, and is aged briefly. It’s salty, but mild and quite versatile. It is available from Asian food stores.