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Daily Ulam Ideas from the Best Filipino Food Bloggers

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We have compiled Filipino Ulam ideas from the best Filipino food bloggers, including Panlansang Pinoy, Kawaling Pinoy, and Ate Peachy. Ulam, which translates to “main dish” in Filipino, can also imply a primary dish or staple food. Every Filipino meal revolves around it, and it also forms the foundation of Filipino culture.

In order to provide you with the most recent information about new Filipino dishes, we regularly search the web for fresh and interesting recipe blogs and articles about Filipino cuisine. Bookmark this page and return whenever you run out of Ulam ideas. As soon as the blog owners contribute fresh recipes, the ulam suggestions will be updated here promptly.

1. PANLASANG PINOY

  • Health Benefits of Sage
    by Vanjo Merano
    The health benefits of sage go far beyond its savory flavor. This Mediterranean herb has been valued for thousands of years and modern research now supports many of its traditional uses. Packed with powerful antioxidants and bioactive compounds, sage may support brain health and memory, help reduce inflammation, assist in blood sugar regulation, offer antimicrobial effects, and provide oral health benefits. Whether brewed as tea or added to your meals, sage can be a flavorful addition to a healthy lifestyle.
  • Shrimp and Broccoli Stir Fry
    by Vanjo Merano
    This shrimp broccoli stir fry is one of those dishes I like making when I want something quick but still satisfying. The shrimp stay tender, the broccoli keeps its crunch, and everything gets coated in a simple savory sauce that does not overpower the ingredients. It is an easy weeknight dish that goes perfectly with a bowl of hot steamed rice.
  • Biscoff Icebox Cake
    by Vanjo Merano
    Biscoff icebox cake is a no bake dessert made by layering Biscoff cookies with a light and creamy filling, then chilling until perfectly set. This easy recipe is ideal for holidays, gatherings, or quick dessert cravings.
  • Creamy Chicken and Ham Macaroni Salad
    by Vanjo Merano
    This Filipino macaroni salad has both chicken and ham for double the protein and flavor. The all purpose cream makes it extra rich and creamy. Sweet pineapple, crunchy vegetables, and melted cheese throughout. This is what I make for Christmas and big family gatherings.
  • Crispy Fried Chicken Thighs
    by Vanjo Merano
    This crispy fried chicken recipe uses boneless chicken thighs marinated in evaporated milk and calamansi juice, then double-coated for an extra crunchy exterior. The Filipino-style marinade keeps the meat tender and juicy while the coating stays golden and crispy for hours.
  • Curry Noodles
    by Vanjo Merano
    This Curry Noodles recipe brings together simple ingredients into a comforting bowl of warm flavorful noodles that you can prepare quickly on a busy day.
  • Spicy Pork Ribs Adobo
    by Vanjo Merano
    This Spicy Pork Ribs Adobo brings together tender pork ribs simmered in a rich savory sauce with soy sauce, vinegar, lemon lime soda, and plenty of heat that makes every bite bold and satisfying.
  • 7 Classic Bicol Express Recipes You Can Make At Home
    by Vanjo Merano
    Bicol Express recipes bring together the creamy taste of coconut milk, the savory depth of shrimp paste, and the bold heat of chili peppers. This collection features six flavorful versions, including pork, seafood, chicken, beef, and mussels. Each dish highlights the rich and spicy flavor that makes Bicol Express recipes a favorite among Filipino comfort foods.
  • Tahong Bicol Express
    by Vanjo Merano
    Tahong Bicol Express combines the creaminess of coconut milk, the bold heat of chili peppers, and the briny sweetness of mussels in one flavorful dish. This seafood twist on the Bicol classic is comforting, satisfying, and a great choice whether you serve it with rice or enjoy it as pulutan with friends.
  • Pancit
    by Vanjo Merano
    Pancit is one of the most comforting dishes in Filipino cooking. Whether it is Pancit Canton, Palabok, or Habhab, each version tells a story of family, celebration, and home. This roundup features 11 delicious pancit recipes that show how every plate of noodles brings people together through flavor, warmth, and tradition.

2. FILIPINO STYLE RECIPE

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3. PINOY FOOD

  • Humba: Braised Pork Hocks
    by Noemi Lardizabal-Dado
    By Lorna Lardizabal DietzSan Francisco Unified Lions Club This recipe was submitted to the Lions Club International by my sister, Lorna Lardizabal Dietz A very popular main dish from Cebu in the Eastern Visayas region of the Philippines has its owncult following. I’ve taken the influences from Filipino, Chinese, Indian, and American homekitchens to createRead More
  • Bam-i, a noodle dish from Cebu
    by Noemi Lardizabal-Dado
    Bam-i is a noodle dish that we ate as kids growing up in Cebu. It is a Visayan dish as I’ve never seen it serve here in Manila. I love the two kinds of noodles: vermicelli and the egg noodles. When my kids were growing up, they don’t really like the combination of the noodles.Read More
  • Tips in Cooking Adobo
    by Noemi Lardizabal-Dado
    My husband is fond of buying me recipe books or any books about food. One such book is The Adobo Book (Traditional & Jazzed Up Recipes) by Reynaldo Gamboa Alejandro and Nancy Reyes-Lumen. Not only do you get recipes of various authors but trivia and essays on adobo. The Personal Styles reflect the cook’s preferences.Read More
  • Look: my basic adobo recipe with cooking tips
    by Noemi Lardizabal-Dado
    I always prepare my basic pork adobo recipe whenever my husband and I travel to visit our coffee farm 10 hours away. As you might know, Adobo keeps well and is best served after a day. Now, there are 101 ways of cooking adobo and we all have our own recipe. I am sharing thisRead More
  • Pancit Molo or Filipino Wonton Soup
    by Noemi Lardizabal-Dado
    Pancit Molo has got to be the most requested soup dish in small gatherings at home. It’s been quite some time since I cooked Pancit Molo as it takes a lot of preparation as you will see below. But it is all worth it after you see the pleased expressions from your family members. PancitRead More
  • Using Californina raisins in your favorite recipes
    by Noemi Lardizabal-Dado
    When I think of raisins, I remember my mom’s bakeshop. Mom added raisins on her Bread pudding. fruitcake, and cupcakes , Upside down cake and many more. The smell of raisins is such a comfort thinking of the good old days at mom’s kitchen. I also add raisins to some of my recipes here such as:Read More
  • Kulawong Talong: grilled eggplant with burnt coconut cream
    by Noemi Lardizabal-Dado
    Let me share this unique recipe from Filipino food advocate, author and restaurateur Amy Besa at The Maya Kitchen cooking demo. Amy Besa relates the origins of Kulawong Talong. “My first introduction to the concept of a kulawo was in 2003, when I visited Ugu Bigyan’s home and pottery studio in Tiaong, Quezon. Visitors couldRead More
  • Pinoy Chicken Macaroni salad
    by Noemi Lardizabal-Dado
    When I think of Chicken Macaroni salad, I remember myself as a teenager, assigned by mom as the salad maker. This is such a childhood memory. I stopped preparing Chicken Macaroni salad when I became a mother , simply because I thought my kids and my husband would not like it. It is so old-school.Read More
  • 20 plus recipe ideas for Noche Buena
    by Noemi Lardizabal-Dado
    Noche buena is a Spanish word referring to the night of Christmas Eve and celebrated on December 24 every year. For me, Noche Buena is the most exciting time of the Holiday season so I prepare weeks ahead to make sure my family enjoys the meal. It is literally “the Good Night” especially since IRead More
  • Arroz a la Cubana
    by Noemi Lardizabal-Dado
    Wikipedia says that Arroz a la cubana, means Cuban-style rice. Maybe the Philippines version came from our Spanish ancestors. The Philippine version consists of rice; ground beef sauteed with onions, garlic, tomato sauce, diced potatoes and diced carrots; a fried egg and a native plantain (saba), sliced length-wise and fried. I love dishes with anythingRead More

4. KAWALING PINOY

  • Lumpiang Hubad
    by Lalaine Manalo
    Lumpiang Hubad with a colorful medley of vegetables and the best garlicky peanut sauce. It has all the delicious flavors you love in fresh lumpia, but without the wrapper! Lumpiang hubad, simply put, is fresh lumpia served naked sans wrapper. It has the flavors and textures you love of your favorite Filipino spring roll, but… The post Lumpiang Hubad appeared first on Kawaling Pinoy.
  • Buko Pandan Salad
    by Lalaine Manalo
    Buko Pandan Salad is made with gulaman cubes, tropical palm fruits, shredded young coconut, and sweetened cream. Rich, creamy, and loaded with pandan flavor, this Filipino classic dessert is sure to be a crowd favorite. I learned to make this Filipino dessert during one of my annual trips to the Philippines. There is a popular… The post Buko Pandan Salad appeared first on Kawaling Pinoy.
  • Pork Siomai
    by Lalaine Manalo
    Siomai, or shu mai, with ground pork, shrimp, and shiitake mushrooms, is tasty and filling. These steamed dumplings are easy to make and delicious as an appetizer, snack, or main meal, and are a flavorful addition to soups and stir-fry noodle dishes. This siomai recipe was first published in 2013 and needed a little refresh, so… The post Pork Siomai appeared first on Kawaling Pinoy.
  • Adobong Puti
    by Lalaine Manalo
    Adobong Puti is made of pork belly stewed in vinegar, salt, and spices. This white adobo is hearty, full of flavor, and pairs well with steamed rice. Although soy sauce is commonly used in adobo, salt is, in fact, the most traditionally authentic ingredient. Though not as widely known as its adobong itim counterpart, the… The post Adobong Puti appeared first on Kawaling Pinoy.
  • Ginataang Talong
    by Lalaine Manalo
    Rock your taste buds with this creamy, spicy, and tasty Ginataang Talong! It's easy to make in one pan and is ready in just an hour, making it an excellent option for an easy weeknight dinner. Serve with steamed rice, and watch the whole family devour it! I know I tend to exaggerate and get… The post Ginataang Talong appeared first on Kawaling Pinoy.
  • Sizzling Sisig
    by Lalaine Manalo
    Sizzling Sisig makes a great party appetizer as well as a hearty dinner entree. A delicious combination of juicy pork and tangy, savory, and spicy flavors, it's seriously addictive! The word sisig originates from the Kapampangan term sisigan, meaning "to make sour." The dish was originally a simple vegetable salad made with papaya or guavas,… The post Sizzling Sisig appeared first on Kawaling Pinoy.
  • Tortang Talong
    by Lalaine Manalo
    Tortang Talong is a Filipino dish made of grilled eggplants and fluffy eggs. This Filipino-style omelet is easy to make with simple ingredients and can be prepared in under 30 minutes.  It's an economical yet satisfying meal that pairs well with steamed rice. The name Tortang Talong means “eggplant omelette”. Torta means “omelette” or “flat cake,” and talong is… The post Tortang Talong appeared first on Kawaling Pinoy.
  • Kalamay Hati
    by Lalaine Manalo
    Kalamay Hati is made with glutinous rice flour, coconut milk, and muscovado sugar. Perfectly sweet and sticky, this rice cake is delicious as a midday snack or after-meal dessert! Kalamay is a proud symbol of many local traditions across the Philippines. Many regions have their versions, made with various flavors, including sapin-sapin, kapit, and bibingkoy. Sweet, chewy, and… The post Kalamay Hati appeared first on Kawaling Pinoy.
  • Pinaupong Manok
    by Lalaine Manalo
    Pinaupong Manok, which means "seated chicken," is a Filipino-style dish steamed on a bed of rock salt. It's moist, tender, and delicious to the bone! G returned from his Jujitsu class just before noon today and found me bending and contorting every which way, trying to take a decent shot of this pinaupong manok. He… The post Pinaupong Manok appeared first on Kawaling Pinoy.

5. THE PEACH KITCHEN

  • Pork Afritada
    by Peachy Adarne
    Tomatoey, savory, and comforting — this Pork Afritada is the kind of ulam that feels like a warm hug after a long day. There are days when you don’t want anything fancy. Yung gusto mo lang is kanin + ulam na alam mong kakainin ng lahat, walang reklamo. And for me, Pork Afritada is one […]
  • Affordable Salad Ideas Under ₱200 for January (Healthy but Filling)
    by Peachy Adarne
    Fresh, filling, and budget-friendly—these affordable salad ideas prove that eating healthy this January doesn’t have to hurt your wallet. 🥗✨ January always feels like a reset month. After all the lechon, ham, cakes, and late-night munching in December, parang sabay-sabay tayong nagsasabi ng “Okay, bawi tayo this January.” But let’s be honest—healthy eating often gets […]
  • Healthy but Realistic Filipino Meals for January 2026 (No Diet, No Guilt)
    by Peachy Adarne
    Every January, the word healthy suddenly feels heavy. It usually comes with: But for most Filipino families, that’s just not sustainable. So this list is for moms who want to eat better without feeling deprived — still masarap, still may kanin, still family-approved. What “Healthy” Really Means for Filipino Families Healthy doesn’t mean:❌ No rice❌ […]
  • After-Christmas Budget Ulam Ideas: Cheap but Filling Meals to Recover from Holiday Spending
    by Peachy Adarne
    Let’s be honest—January is the “bawi” month. After weeks of handaan, gift-giving, takeout, and “deserve ko ‘to” moments, most of us enter January thinking: If that’s exactly how you feel, you’re not alone. This list of after-Christmas budget ulam ideas is for moms who want to recover financially without sacrificing taste or satisfaction. What Makes […]
  • Easy Salad Ideas for 2026: Fresh, Filling, and Not Diet Food
    by Peachy Adarne
    January is that month when we all collectively say,“Sige, babawi muna tayo.” After weeks of holiday food, desserts, and everything in between, our bodies start craving something lighter—but still satisfying. And no, that doesn’t mean sad lettuce and bland dressing. This list of January salad ideas is all about fresh, filling, and realistic salads — […]
  • January 2026 Meal Plan for Filipino Families (Budget-Friendly Reset After the Holidays)
    by Peachy Adarne
    January always feels different. After all the handaan, takeout, desserts, and gastos of December, most of us enter the new year thinking the same things: If that sounds like you, this January 2026 meal plan is exactly for you. This isn’t a strict diet or a fancy meal prep plan. It’s a realistic reset — […]
  • What’s for Dinner Tonight? Easy Filipino Ulam Ideas Moms Are Cooking This Week
    by Peachy Adarne
    If there’s one question that lives rent-free in every mom’s head, it’s this: 👉 “Ano ulam mamaya?” (what’s for dinner tonight?) No matter how early we wake up or how organized we try to be, dinner planning still sneaks up on us — especially on busy weekdays. That’s why this list is all about easy, […]
  • ₱200 Ulam Ideas for Today: What Filipino Families Can Cook Right Now (2025 Edition)
    by Peachy Adarne
    ₱200 Ulam Ideas for Today (Real, Cook-Now Meals) If there’s one question moms ask every single day, it’s this: 👉 “Ano ulam natin today na kasya sa ₱200?” With grocery prices constantly changing, planning ulam on a budget feels like a daily challenge. But the good news?💡 ₱200 is still doable—with the right ingredients and […]
  • How Much Does It Cost to Cook One Filipino Ulam in 2025? (Real Price Breakdown for Moms)
    by Peachy Adarne
    Let’s be honest—“Magkano na naman ang ulam?” is a daily question in every Filipino household.Between rising grocery prices, changing market rates, and our never-ending desire to serve something masarap and filling, cooking has quietly become one of the biggest expenses at home. So today, I’m breaking it down honestly and realistically: 👉 How much does […]
  • Piña Kitchen and Coffee :A Cozy Birthday Lunch for Mamita
    by Peachy Adarne
    December always feels extra special in our family—sunod-sunod ang celebrations, and this time, it was Mamita’s birthday. Last December 14, we wanted a place that felt cozy, had good food, and could comfortably fit a big family. After checking online and seeing how inviting the place looked, I suggested Piña Kitchen and Coffee. The interiors […]
  • ₱200 Ulam Ideas for Today: What Filipino Families Are Cooking This Week
    by Peachy Adarne
    If there’s one question moms ask every single day, it’s this:“Anong ulam natin ngayon?” And in 2025, the follow-up question is always:“Kasya ba sa ₱200?” Good news — yes, kasya pa rin. These are real ₱200 ulam ideas that Filipino families are cooking this week. Walang arte, walang diet food vibes — just masarap at […]
  • Vegetable Prices Today in the Philippines (2025 Update) + Budget Meal Ideas
    by Peachy Adarne
    Grocery shopping in 2025 feels like a weekly guessing game. One week mura ang gulay, the next week biglang taas-presyo. That’s why checking vegetable prices today in the Philippines has become part of my meal planning routine. This post is a realistic price snapshot, based on current wet market and supermarket ranges in Metro Manila […]
  • Kumori Matcha Berry Mood Cake Review: A Holiday Dessert Worth Trying
    by Peachy Adarne
    The holidays always bring out my dessert cravings — and when friends from Kumori Philippines sent over their holiday cake called Matcha Berry Mood, I knew this was right up my alley. If you love matcha, strawberries, or that perfect balance of not-too-sweet desserts, this one is definitely for you. It’s festive without being overwhelming, […]
  • Healthy Packed Lunch Ideas for School and Work
    by Peachy Adarne
    Packing baon every day can feel like a full-time job. Between school drop-offs, work deadlines, and everything in between, the last thing we want is a packed lunch that comes home untouched. That’s why these healthy packed lunch ideas Filipino-style are all about balance—masarap, filling, and practical. No diet food vibes here, just real meals […]
  • How Much Does It Cost to Cook One Filipino Ulam in 2025?
    by Peachy Adarne
    With grocery prices changing almost every month, one question keeps popping up in our kitchens:How much does it really cost to cook one Filipino ulam in 2025? This isn’t a theoretical computation or an ideal grocery list. This is a real, mom-tested breakdown based on actual market and supermarket prices, portioned for a typical Filipino […]
  • Healthy Ulam Ideas That Don’t Feel Like Diet Food
    by Peachy Adarne
    Let’s be honest—when we hear the word healthy, we automatically think bland, sad, and kulang sa kanin. 😅But eating healthier doesn’t have to mean giving up comfort food, especially when you’re cooking for a family. This 2025, I’m all about healthy ulam ideas that still feel like real food—yung masarap, nakakabusog, at hindi mukhang “diet […]

This list will definitely help you find new blogs to read. Plus, it will save you a lot of time and keep you from wasting your precious time on food blogs that aren’t all that good. Try these out for a change.

See also  30+ Best Pinoy Ulam Ideas With Recipes

Although we’ve provided Ulam dishes that you can copy here, the best way to learn more is to visit the websites of some of these food bloggers. Along with recipes and general advice on Filipino cooking, they’ll give you a thorough run-down on how to make these delectable dishes at home.

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