May mga linggo talaga na kahit anong sipag mo sa kusina, maririnig mo pa rin ang linya na:
“Tinola na naman?”
“May miswa ulit?”
Bilang nanay, gets na gets ko ‘yan. Practical ang tinola at miswa—mura, mabilis, at comforting. Pero let’s be honest… nakaka-umay din kapag paulit-ulit.
So if you’re searching for ulam ideas for the week na walang tinola at walang miswa, this post is for you. This is your pang-iwas umay menu—still Filipino, still budget-friendly, pero may konting excitement ulit sa hapag-kainan.
Monday to Sunday Ulam Ideas
MONDAY – Chicken Afritada (No Potatoes Version)
Classic comfort food pero pwede mong gawing lighter by:
- Less oil
- More bell peppers
- Mas maraming sabaw, less sarsa
📝 Mommy note: Mas masarap ito kinabukasan—perfect pang-baon!
TUESDAY – Pork Chop Steak with Onion Gravy
Juicy pork chops + madaming sibuyas = kanin magnet 😅
Serve with:
- Steamed pechay or sitaw
- Konting mushroom kung may extra
WEDNESDAY – Ginisang Sayote with Ground Pork
Yes, gulay pero hindi boring.
- Garlic + onion base
- Ground pork for flavor
- Konting patis lang
📝 Tip: Mas bet ito ng kids kapag mas maliliit ang hiwa ng sayote.
THURSDAY – Bangus ala Pobre
Fried bangus + garlic bits + calamansi
Simple pero sobrang satisfying.
📝 Mom win: Walang sabaw, walang hugasan na kaldero 😂
FRIDAY – Creamy Mushroom Pork Chops
Para maiba naman:
- Bone In or without Bones
- All-purpose cream + mushrooms
- Pepper overload (kung mahilig kayo)
This feels sosyal pero budget-friendly pa rin.
SATURDAY – Beef Stir-Fry with Mixed Veggies
Use:
- Beef sirloin or sukiyaki cut
- Broccoli, carrots, bell peppers
📝 Shortcut: Oyster sauce + soy sauce combo = lifesaver.
SUNDAY – Crispy Pork Adobo (Dry Version)
Adobo pa rin—pero dry and crispy, hindi sabaw.
Perfect pang-weekend kasi:
- Pang-ulam
- Pang-pulutan
- Pang-leftover rice 😄
Why This Weekly Menu Works for Busy Moms
✔ Walang tinola
✔ Walang miswa
✔ Walang sobrang hirap lutuin
✔ Ingredients madaling hanapin sa palengke
✔ Puwedeng i-adjust sa budget
Most importantly, hindi nagsasawa ang pamilya, and that’s already a BIG mommy win.
Budget Tips para Hindi Sumabog ang Grocery Expenses
- Rotate proteins: chicken → pork → fish → beef
- Use gulay pang-extend ng ulam
- Cook double portions for next-day baon
- Piliin ang ulam na puwedeng i-repurpose (e.g., adobo flakes)
Hindi masamang umulit ng ulam — but sometimes, kailangan lang talaga ng konting change para ma-excite ulit ang pamilya kumain. This ulam ideas for the week na walang tinola at miswa is my way of saving my sanity (and my menu notebook 😅).
Bookmark this post, balik-balikan mo kapag:
- Umay na ang mga bata
- Wala ka nang maisip
- Gusto mo lang ng fresh ideas
