₱200 Ulam Ideas for Today (Real, Cook-Now Meals)
If there’s one question moms ask every single day, it’s this:
👉 “Ano ulam natin today na kasya sa ₱200?”
With grocery prices constantly changing, planning ulam on a budget feels like a daily challenge. But the good news?
💡 ₱200 is still doable—with the right ingredients and smart combinations.
Here are real ₱200 ulam ideas you can cook today, using ingredients you can find in the wet market or grocery.
1. Chinese Sausage Fried Rice with Egg
Estimated Cost: ₱180–₱200
- 5 Chinese Sausage (about ₱75 sa palengke)
- Leftover rice
- Eggs
- frozen mixed veggies
Budget hack:
Turn leftovers into a “special” ulam—kids love this.
2. Chicken Adobo with Egg
Estimated Cost: ₱190–₱200
- ½ kilo chicken
- Garlic, soy sauce, vinegar
- 2 hard-boiled eggs
Why it works:
Adobo stretches well, tastes better the next day, and the eggs make it more filling without adding much cost.
3. Fried Galunggong + Ginisang Kangkong
Estimated Cost: ₱170–₱190
- Galunggong (½ kilo)
- Kangkong
- Garlic, oil, patis
Budget tip:
Pairing fish with gulay makes the meal balanced and affordable.
4. Tortang Talong with Giniling
Estimated Cost: ₱180–₱200
- 2–3 eggplants
- 100g ground pork
- Eggs, onions, garlic
Why moms love this:
Comfort food, filling, and great with rice—kahit walang sabaw.
5. Pork Ginisang Repolyo
Estimated Cost: ₱190–₱200
- Pork (kasim or liempo trimmings)
- Cabbage
- Soy sauce, garlic
This is one of those underrated ulam that hits the spot and doesn’t break the budget.
6. Chicken Tinola (Budget Version)
Estimated Cost: ₱200
- Chicken necks/wings
- Sayote or papaya
- Ginger, malunggay
Why it’s sulit:
Sabaw makes the ulam feel more “complete” even with less meat.
7. Sardines with Misua and Patola
Estimated Cost: ₱120–₱150
- 1–2 cans sardines
- Misua
- Patola
Perfect for petsa de peligro days—and still comforting.
How to Make ₱200 Ulam Work Every Day
✔ Mix meat + vegetables
✔ Choose sabaw or saucy ulam
✔ Add eggs or tofu as extenders
✔ Cook ulam that can last 2 meals
✔ Pair with a simple gulay on the side
₱200 isn’t “cheap” anymore,but with creativity, it can still feed a family well.
As long as may ulam, may kanin, at sama-sama kumakain, panalo pa rin 💛
