Some days, I open the fridge, stare at the random items inside, and think: “Ano na naman kayang ulam?” 😅 As moms, we all know the struggle of balancing work, family, and cooking. Pero alam mo ba? You don’t need a long grocery list to whip up something yummy.
Here are 10 meals you can cook with just 5 ingredients (not counting salt, pepper, and oil—kasi given na ‘yan 😉):
- Garlic Butter Shrimp – Shrimp, butter, garlic, lemon, parsley. Done in 10 minutes, pang-bongga pero super dali.
- Tinapa Fried Rice – Leftover rice, tinapa flakes, tomatoes, onion, eggs. Instant comfort food.
- Adobo Flakes Pasta – Leftover adobo, pasta, olive oil, garlic, cheese. Pinoy-Italian fusion.
- Honey Soy Chicken – Chicken thighs, soy sauce, honey, garlic, sesame seeds. Juicy and kid-approved.
- Eggplant Omelette (Tortang Talong) – Eggplant, eggs, ground pork (optional), onion, tomato. Classic!
- Tomato Soup with Grilled Cheese – Tomatoes, broth, onion, butter, bread + cheese for toasty dip.
- Sardines Rice Bowl – Canned sardines, rice, onion, calamansi, egg. Quick, filling, budget-friendly.
- Monggo Guisado – Monggo beans, malunggay, pork bits, garlic, onion. Nutritious and satisfying.
- Chicken Tinola – Chicken, ginger, green papaya, malunggay, fish sauce. Classic comfort soup.
- Banana Pancakes – Bananas, eggs, flour, milk, sugar. Sweet ending to a hectic day.
Cooking doesn’t have to be stressful. With just a handful of ingredients, you can serve hearty, delicious meals for your family. Remember, mom hacks aren’t about cutting corners—they’re about making life easier while keeping everyone’s bellies happy. 💛
