Let’s be real, momsh — there are days when sweldo feels so far away, but everyone still needs to eat. 😅
Good news? You don’t need to spend a fortune to serve hearty, delicious meals.
Here are my go-to budget meals under ₱200, perfect for a family of four to five.
💡 Because “budget-friendly” doesn’t have to mean boring!
🥘 1. Adobong Sitaw at Tokwa
Classic, tasty, and cheap!
₱80 for sitaw + ₱50 for tokwa = one ulam good for everyone.
Serve with rice and sawsawan — guaranteed clean plate moment.
🍳 2. Ginisang Sardinas with Misua
A can of sardines + misua noodles + malunggay = instant comfort food.
Cost: Around ₱90 total.
Perfect for rainy days and lazy nights.
🥔 3. Egg and Potato Fritters
Egg + potato + onion = crispy, golden goodness.
₱120 for the whole batch, and the kids love it with ketchup.
🍛 4. Giniling na Baboy with Carrots & Sayote
₱150–₱180 depending on the market.
This dish stretches far — pwede pa for next day’s baon!
🍲 5. Tinolang Manok (Budget Edition)
Half a chicken, a few leaves of malunggay, and ginger.
₱180 total and perfect for rainy days or “pagod si mommy” nights.
🍝 6. Tuna Pasta
One can of tuna, garlic, olive oil (or butter), and noodles.
₱150 and ready in 15 minutes.
🍆 7. Tortang Talong
₱20 per eggplant + eggs + patis + onion.
Simple, healthy, and kid-approved.
🍄 8. Chicken and Mushroom Rice Bowl
One chicken breast, canned mushrooms, and oyster sauce.
₱180 total and deliciously savory.
🍛 9. Monggo with Tinapa
Classic Friday meal, full of nutrients, and under ₱150.
Stretch it with malunggay and kalabasa for added flavor.
🍜 10. Pancit Canton Guisado
Instantly festive but cheap!
₱180 for noodles, veggies, and leftover meat.
Budget meals don’t have to feel like “budget meals.”
With a little creativity (and lots of love), every meal can feel special — even if it costs less than ₱200.
Remember: feeding your family well isn’t about price, it’s about effort and intention. 💕
