Jul 14 2026

Clear Shend Recipe

Time30m
Serves8

Make Clear Shend Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

Flavoring Ingredients

Method

Preparation of Base

  1. 1

    Boil Water

    In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Dissolve Sugar

    Once the water is boiling, add 1 cup of sugar and stir continuously until completely dissolved.

  3. 3

    Add Gelatin

    Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of gelatin powder over the boiling mixture, stirring well to ensure no lumps form.

Flavoring the Mixture

  1. 4

    Combine Flavorings

    Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in 1 tablespoon of lemon juice and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.

  2. 5

    Infuse Mint

    Add the mint leaves to the mixture and allow it to steep for about 5 minutes to infuse the flavor.

Setting the Shend

  1. 6

    Pour into Molds

    Strain the mixture to remove the mint leaves and carefully pour the liquid into molds or a large serving dish.

  2. 7

    Chill

    Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until the mixture is fully set.

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