Prepare mala oil by blending dried chilis, sichuan peppercorns, star of anise, and cumin seeds, then pour hot oil over the mixture.
For mala cream sauce, sauté shallots and garlic in oil, deglaze with Shaoxing wine, then add cream and mala oil, simmering until thickened.
Prepare fried shrimp balls by chopping shrimp, mixing with lotus root, green onions, soy sauce, and other seasonings, then refrigerate.
Roll shrimp mixture into balls, coat with spring roll strips, and fry in hot oil until golden.
Plate with mala cream sauce and garnish with green onions and red pepper.
