Kung akala mo kailangan ng malaking budget para maging masaya ang Media Noche, this ₱1,700 menu will prove you wrong.
December gastos is real — gifts, school parties, pamasahe — kaya kung gusto mo pa ring maghanda without stressing your wallet, this ₱1,700 Media Noche menu is totally doable and still feels special.
Hindi ito tipid na tipid ha. This is smart budgeting — yung masarap, madami, at busog ang lahat.
The ₱1,700 Media Noche Game Plan
✔ Dishes that can feed many
✔ Ingredients madaling hanapin
✔ Mostly make-ahead recipes
✔ Kid-approved + adult-approved
₱1,700 Media Noche Menu Breakdown
1. Pinoy-Style Spaghetti (₱300–₱350)
Good for: 6–8 people
Why it works:
- Budget-friendly
- Everyone loves it
- Easy to cook in bulk
Tip: Use hotdogs + small amount of ground pork to stretch the sauce.
2. Chicken Afritada (₱300)
Chicken thighs or drumsticks in tomato sauce with potatoes and carrots.
Why sulit:
- One-pot dish
- Masarap kahit kinabukasan
- Pang-ulam talaga
3. Lumpiang Shanghai (₱250)
Around 30–40 pieces.
Budget hack:
Add singkamas or carrots to the filling—still juicy, still masarap.
4. Creamy Tuna Macaroni Salad (₱200)
Uses canned tuna, mayo, macaroni, and simple add-ins.
Why perfect sa Media Noche:
- Can be prepared ahead
- Balances the meat dishes
- Very filling
5. Garlic Butter Shrimp (₱350)
Even a small platter feels sosyal.
Tip:
Use medium-sized shrimp and don’t overdo the butter—garlic and calamansi go a long way.
6. Classic Filipino Fruit Salad (₱250)
No explanation needed—Media Noche essential ito 😄
Estimated Total: ₱1,500–₱1,700 ✔
May konting allowance pa if prices vary—and honestly, sobrang sulit na nito.
Hindi nasusukat ang saya ng Media Noche sa dami ng handa.
Mas mahalaga pa rin yung sama-sama, tawanan, at pagpasok ng bagong taon na busog at contented ang lahat.
And if you ask me?
Mas masarap ang handa kapag walang utang at walang stress 😉
