If you’re a mom, you probably ask this question every single week:
“Ano na naman ang lulutuin ko?”
Between work, school runs, chores, and everything else, deciding what to cook can feel more tiring than the cooking itself. That’s why having a list of easy, reliable ulam ideas makes such a big difference—less stress, less takeout, and fewer last-minute grocery runs.
This post is for moms who want:
- Simple meals
- Familiar flavors
- Budget-friendly options
- And zero overthinking
🛒 Before You Cook: Quick Mommy Planning Tips
✔️ Check what’s already in your fridge
✔️ Plan at least 5 ulam for the week
✔️ Keep backup ulam (itlog, sardinas, hotdog)
✔️ Don’t aim for perfect—aim for doable
Easy Filipino Ulam Ideas You Can Rotate This Week
1. Tortang Talong
Cheap, filling, and very Filipino.
Serve with ketchup or banana sauce—kids love it.
2. Pork Giniling with Patatas
Stretch one pack of giniling with veggies.
Mom hack:
Add carrots, peas, or even cabbage to make it healthier and more filling.
3. Ginisang Mackerel with Pechay
Fast, cheap, and surprisingly comforting.
Perfect for days when you’re too tired to think.
4. Fried Fish + Ensaladang Kamatis
Simple but satisfying.
Budget tip:
Tilapia or galunggong works great and is easy to find.
5. Chicken Tinola
Light sabaw ulam that feels healthy without being boring.
Perfect pang-reset after heavy meals.
6. Chicken Adobo
The ultimate fallback ulam.
Easy, forgiving, and always masarap.
Why moms love it:
✔️ Cook once, eat twice
✔️ Pwedeng baon
✔️ Walang arte
7. Adobong Sitaw with Pork Bits
Less meat, more gulay, still masarap.
Great way to stretch leftovers from adobo or liempo.
8. Spam or Hotdog Fried Rice
When you really have no energy left.
Add egg and garlic rice and call it a day 😅
🧡 Why Moms Like Posts Like This
Let’s be honest—this isn’t the first time you searched “what to cook this week,” and it won’t be the last.
Posts like this:
- They answer a daily problem
- They don’t require fancy ingredients
- They feel realistic, not intimidating
And sometimes, seeing a list is all the motivation you need to start cooking again.
What to Read Next
If this post helped you, these will help even more:
- Ulam Ideas for the Week: 7-Day Budget Menu
- Monday to Friday Ulam Menu (No Repeat Dishes)
- ₱200 Ulam Ideas for Today
- Cheap but Masarap Ulam Ideas Under ₱150
Some days you’ll cook everything on the list.
Some days, itlog at kanin lang talaga.
And that’s okay.
What matters is that you’re showing up, feeding your family, and doing your best—one ulam at a time 💛
