Every Week, Same Question…
Every Sunday night, iisa lang ang tanong ng lahat ng nanay:
“What to cook this week?”
Gusto mo ng:
- Hindi paulit-ulit
- Budget-friendly
- Yung kakainin talaga ng pamilya
- Hindi pang-fiesta pero hindi rin boring
So today, I’m sharing a Monday-to-Friday Filipino ulam menu that’s realistic, masarap, at kayang i-adjust depende sa budget. This is the kind of menu na pwede mong ulit-ulitin weekly without umay.
7-Day Filipino Ulam Menu (Budget + Variety)
MONDAY – Chicken Teriyaki (Filipino-Style)
Sweet-salty chicken na bagay sa kanin.
✔️ Madaling lutuin
✔️ Pwedeng baunin kinabukasan
💡 Tip: Gamitin ang thighs or leg quarters para mas juicy at mas mura.
TUESDAY – Ginisang Mackerel with Pechay
Budget classic na never fails.
✔️ Under ₱100 ulam
✔️ May gulay na, may protein pa
Perfect kapag petsa de peligro o pag gusto mo ng mabilisang luto.
WEDNESDAY – Pork Steak (Toyomansi Style)
Isa sa pinaka-sulit na pork ulam.
✔️ Kaunting ingredients
✔️ Malakas sa kanin
💡 Mom hack: Lutuin sa umaga, mas lalong sumasarap pag tanghali
THURSDAY – Fish Fillet with Garlic Butter + Ensaladang Kamatis
Light pero busog.
✔️ Healthier option
✔️ Good pang-break ng puro meat days
Kahit frozen fish fillet, pwede na — basta may masarap na sauce.
FRIDAY – Beef & Mushroom Stir-Fry
Mukhang sosyal pero pang-weekday talaga.
✔️ Konting beef lang, damihan ng mushroom
✔️ Masarap kahit konti ang karne
💡 Budget tip: Use beef trimmings or sukiyaki cut.
SATURDAY – Chicken Adobo sa Gata
Classic na may twist.
✔️ Pwedeng lutuin ng marami
✔️ Pang-ilang init, mas masarap
Perfect for family lunch kapag kumpleto kayo.
SUNDAY – Leftover Makeover Day
Instead of cooking from scratch:
- Adobo flakes
- Pork steak fried rice
- Sardines omelette
Less pagod, less gastos, less food waste. 🙌
How This Menu Helps You Save
✔️ Walang fiesta food
✔️ Walang mahal na ingredients
✔️ Mostly pantry staples
✔️ Balanced meat, fish, and gulay
This is the kind of menu na pang-totoong buhay, hindi pang-Instagram lang. Now you know what to cook this week ha.
Weekly Grocery Tip for Moms
Before mag-grocery:
- Check freezer & pantry
- Plan meals first (this menu 😉)
- Stick to the list
Mas madaling umiwas sa overspending kapag alam mo na agad ang lulutuin mo buong linggo.
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(Perfect pang-rotate ng ulam kapag sawa na kayo sa usual.)
❤️ Mommy Peach’s Note
Hindi kailangang bongga ang ulam para maging masaya ang kain.
Minsan, sapat na yung may plano ka, may variety, at hindi ka stress kakaisip araw-araw.
Save this menu, balik-balikan mo weekly, and adjust as needed.
Promise, malaking bawas sa pagod ng nanay. 💕
