Vietnamese Vegan Kohlrabi Salad

Serves 4 to 6

2 kohlrabi (3/4 pounds (340g) in total
1 medium carrot
¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons (90ml) rice vinegar
3 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon salt
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 fresh Thai bird chile, seeded, finely chopped
1/3 cup roughly chopped Vietnamese balm (or combination of mint and Thai basil)
1/3 cup roughly chopped cilantro
3 tablespoons roasted unsalted peanuts, roughly chopped
3 tablespoons crispy fried shallots (homemade or store bought)