Every Sunday night, ito talaga ang tanong sa bahay:
“Ano na naman lulutuin bukas?”
And honestly, mas nakakapagod minsan mag-isip ng ulam kaysa magluto 😅
That’s why having a Monday to Friday ulam menu is a lifesaver — lalo na kung:
- may pasok ang kids
- may work si mommy at daddy
- at ayaw mo ng paulit-ulit na ulam
This weekly menu is:
- Budget-friendly
- Walang ulam na inuulit
- Pang-ordinaryong pamilya (hindi pang-fiesta)
- Kayang i-partner sa ₱2,500 weekly grocery list
Monday to Friday Ulam Menu (No Repeat!)
MONDAY
Chicken Adobo sa Toyo at Suka
Simple pero comforting. Mas masarap pa nga kinabukasan. Pair with mainit na kanin and konting atsara.
Why it works:
Chicken adobo is filling, affordable, and kid-approved.
TUESDAY
Ginisang Monggo with Malunggay + Fried Fish
One of the most budget-friendly ulams ever. Yung sabaw pa lang, panalo na.
Mom tip:
Mag-monggo ka kapag may leftover fried fish — instant ulam upgrade.
WEDNESDAY
Pork Giniling with Potatoes & Carrots
Medyo saucy, sakto sa kanin, at pwedeng gawing baon kinabukasan.
Why I love this:
One pan, maraming serving. Pwede mo ring dagdagan ng peas kung meron.
THURSDAY
Tuna Sisig (Budget Version)
Crunchy onions, konting calamansi, at sili kung bet ni daddy.
Perfect for:
Busy days when you need something fast pero masarap.
FRIDAY
Sinigang na Gulay with Tofu or Pork Bits
Light, sabaw-based ulam to end the week — pang-reset ng tiyan after heavy meals.
Mommy Peach note:
Kahit gulay lang, basta masarap ang sabaw, ubos ang kanin.
Why This Weekly Menu Is Budget-Friendly
- Ingredients overlap (onions, garlic, tomatoes)
- Walang mahal na cuts of meat
- May balance ng:
- meat
- fish
- gulay
- Kayang i-stretch for baon or dinner
How to Make Weekly Menus Work (Real Talk)
What works for me:
- Plan ulam before grocery day
- Stick to the menu (kahit tempting mag-takeout 😅)
- Cook extra rice and ulam kapag may time
- Accept na may days na itlog lang ang kaya — and that’s okay
Meal planning isn’t about perfection.
It’s about less stress and less gastos.
Hindi kailangan bongga ang ulam para maging masaya ang pamilya.
Minsan, sapat na ang:
- may plano
- may mainit na kanin
- at may ulam na hindi mo na inisip ng alas-6 ng umaga 😄
If this menu saves you even one mental breakdown this week, sulit na siya.
