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Summary of unusual foods we’d like to offer at the school festival’s food stall

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I’ve been playing the Electone since I was six, mainly performing Disney music, anime songs, and music from dramas and films. I post performance videos on YouTube and social media, and I also give concerts. Building on my Electone experience, I took up synthesizer and piano during my student years and performed at school-sponsored events. As a writer, I’ve covered not only music-related topics but a wide range of genres, so I hope to draw on my experience to deliver articles that make readers think, “I want to try that!” or “I want to listen to that!”

Food stalls are an essential part of any school cultural festival.

From classics like fried chicken (karaage) and takoyaki to many other options, there’s a wide variety of foods you can sell.

But if you’re going to do it, wouldn’t you rather offer an original menu that doesn’t overlap with other classes? In this article, we’ll introduce some unusual food ideas that are perfect for festival stalls! We’ve also picked out trending items and dishes from around the world, so be sure to use them as inspiration.

Summary of rare foods we want to serve at the school festival’s food stalls (21–30)

boiled dumplings

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boiled dumplings

How about handmade boiled dumplings made from scratch for the food stall? Their chewy, silky texture is sure to make them a hit.

It would also be fun for everyone to work together wrapping the filling.

You could prepare several sauces for the dumplings—mustard soy sauce, sesame sauce, and something ethnic, for example—and let customers choose their favorite.

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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caramel kirimochi rice cakes

Only 2 ingredients♪ If you have mochi, try this first 🥳 #easyrecipe #kirimochi #budgetfriendly #easysnack #cooking #shorts

caramel kirimochi rice cakes

Here’s a simple caramel mochi bite you can make with plain mochi.

First, cut one block of kirimochi into eighths and heat it in the microwave.

The mochi will puff up a lot.

Next, mix sugar and water to make caramel—you can easily make the caramel in the microwave, too.

Coat the mochi with the caramel, let it cool slightly, and it’s done! If you put them in paper cups to carry around, they’re easy to eat like a snack, making them perfect for school festivals.

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Summary of unusual foods we want to serve at the school festival’s food stalls (31–40)

Tornado potato

Make Tornado Potatoes with 100-yen Store Items: Recreate Harajuku’s Tornado Potatoes! Easy Cooking

Tornado potato

Tornado potatoes, which you often see at festivals, are hearty, filling, and photogenic thanks to their unique look—so they’re sure to be a hit if you sell them at a school festival booth! Many people wonder, “How do you cut a potato into a tornado shape?” but with a 100-yen shop Kururin cutter, you can easily slice potatoes into that spiral form.

Just skewer the tornado-cut potato and fry it, and you’re done! If you divide up the tasks, you’ll have them ready in no time.

The spiral-cutting itself will be a fun, memorable activity if everyone joins in.

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Ghibli food

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Ghibli food

There’s something irresistibly appealing about the food that appears in anime, isn’t there? Think of the meat that Gyaos tears into, or Heidi’s cheese, and so on.

This video shows how we actually recreated foods that appear in Studio Ghibli films.

If you make the shop’s vibe feel authentic, turn a classroom into a Ghibli world, and have the staff dress as Ghibli characters, it would make a perfect idea for a school festival.

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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Sweet potato balls

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Sweet potato balls

How about offering bite-sized, easy-to-eat, and oh-so-cute sweet potato balls at your stall? They’re not just adorable—they’re guaranteed delicious: sweet, pleasantly chewy, and satisfying! They’re also easy to make.

Peel the sweet potatoes, slice them into about 1 cm rounds, and microwave until tender.

Mash them, then mix in sugar, milk, and potato starch to form a dough.

Roll into bite-sized balls.

If the mixture is too soft, add more potato starch; if it’s too firm, add a little milk.

Finally, deep-fry until golden and they’re ready to serve! Another perk: you can prepare plenty in advance up to the pre-frying stage.

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short pasta

Quick and easy in one pot! Four kinds of short pasta 🍝

short pasta

Among pasta types, macaroni and penne are called short pasta.

Short pasta can be eaten with a fork and is easy to share with others, so it may be convenient for customers.

Please prepare several kinds of sauces and serve them over boiled short pasta.

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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Dalgona milk tea

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Dalgona milk tea

Let’s make dalgona milk tea, a creamy drink that’s become a huge hit in Korea.

Dalgona is the Korean word for “karumeyaki,” a type of honeycomb toffee.

This drink is made by topping milk tea with a fluffy, whipped milk tea mousse, and its two-layer look and contrasting textures are part of the charm.

It’s also wonderfully photogenic.

Despite its café-quality appearance, it’s surprisingly easy to make—so give it a try and adjust the sweetness and amount of milk to your liking.

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