Get ready for another exciting week filled with delectable dishes from the heart of Filipino cuisine! Our Pinoy Ulam Plan for March 24-30 is here to tantalize your taste buds and take you on a culinary journey like no other. From beloved classics to innovative creations, each meal is crafted with love and tradition in mind. So, let’s dive into a week of flavorful feasts and savor the rich flavors of Filipino cooking together!
Introduction:
Welcome back to our Pinoy Ulam Plan! This week, we’re thrilled to present a lineup of mouthwatering dishes that celebrate the vibrant flavors of Filipino cuisine. As we embark on another culinary adventure, we invite you to join us in exploring the diverse and delicious world of Pinoy food. From hearty stews to refreshing salads, each meal is thoughtfully curated to bring joy to your table and warmth to your soul. So, let’s fire up those stoves and get ready to indulge in a week of flavorful feasts!
Ensure your pantry is stocked with all the essentials for a delightful week of Filipino feasting:
Proteins:
- Chicken thighs (1.5 kg)
- Pork belly (1 kg)
- Beef sirloin (1 kg)
- Bangus (Milkfish, 2 pieces)
- Shrimp (500g)
- Eggs (1 dozen)
Vegetables:
- Garlic (1 bulb)
- Onion (1.5 kg)
- Tomato (1.5 kg)
- Bell peppers (1 red, 1 green, 1 yellow)
- Eggplant (4 pieces)
- Bitter melon (1 piece)
- String beans (400g)
- Kangkong (water spinach, 2 bunches)
- Carrots (500g)
- Radish (1 piece)
- Potatoes (500g)
- Squash (500g)
- Okra (200g)
- Zucchini (2 pieces)
- Spinach (1 bunch)
Fruits:
- Pineapple (1 small)
- Green mango (2 pieces)
- Ripe mangoes (4 pieces)
- Banana (4 pieces)
- Calamansi (1 dozen)
- Lemons (2 pieces)
Staples:
- Rice (10 cups)
- Cooking oil (coconut or vegetable oil)
- Soy sauce
- Vinegar
- Fish sauce
- Salt
- Pepper
- Brown sugar
- Coconut milk (2 cans)
- Tomato sauce (1 can)
- Tamarind soup mix (1 pack)
- Spring roll wrappers (1 pack)
Others:
- Peanut butter
- Worcestershire sauce
- Chicken broth cubes
- Dried fish (optional)
- Oyster sauce
- Liver spread
- Olives
- Miso paste
- Vinegar dipping sauce
Now, let’s delve into the enticing meal plan for March 24-30:
Sunday, March 24
Breakfast: Silog Trio (Tocino, Longganisa, and Tapa) with Garlic Rice and Fried Eggs
Recipe: Pan-fry tocino, longganisa, and tapa until caramelized. Serve with garlic rice and sunny-side-up eggs.
Lunch: Sinampalukang Manok (Chicken in Tamarind Soup)
Recipe: Boil chicken pieces with tamarind broth, tomatoes, onions, and chili peppers until tender. Add kangkong leaves and season with fish sauce.
Dinner: Ginataang Gulay with Hipon (Mixed Vegetables in Coconut Milk with Shrimp)
Recipe: Simmer mixed vegetables such as squash, string beans, and okra in coconut milk with shrimp, garlic, and onions. Season with fish sauce and chili peppers.
Monday, March 25
Breakfast: Champorado (Chocolate Rice Porridge) with Tuyo (Dried Fish)
Recipe: Cook glutinous rice with cocoa powder and sugar until thick and creamy. Serve with dried fish on the side.
Lunch: Pork Sinigang sa Bayabas (Pork in Guava Soup)
Recipe: Boil pork belly with guava broth, tomatoes, onions, and taro until tender. Add kangkong leaves and season with fish sauce.
Dinner: Bistek Tagalog (Filipino Beef Steak)
Recipe: Marinate beef sirloin in soy sauce, calamansi juice, garlic, and pepper. Pan-fry until cooked to desired doneness. Serve with onions on top.
Tuesday, March 26
Breakfast: Arroz Caldo (Chicken Congee)
Recipe: Simmer chicken pieces with rice, ginger, and garlic until thick and creamy. Serve with calamansi, hard-boiled eggs, and fried garlic on top.
Lunch: Bangus Belly Sinigang (Milkfish Belly Sour Soup)
Recipe: Boil bangus belly in tamarind broth with tomatoes, onions, and radish until tender. Add kangkong leaves and season with fish sauce.
Dinner: Pininyahang Manok (Chicken with Pineapple)
Recipe: Simmer chicken pieces in coconut milk with pineapple chunks, garlic, onions, and bell peppers. Season with fish sauce and pepper.
Wednesday, March 27
Breakfast: Pandesal with Kesong Puti (Local White Cheese) and Sliced Tomatoes
Recipe: Fill pandesal with kesong puti and sliced tomatoes. Serve as a sandwich for breakfast.
Lunch: Ginisang Upo at Hipon (Sauteed Bottle Gourd with Shrimp)
Recipe: Saute bottle gourd slices with shrimp, garlic, onions, and tomatoes until tender. Season with fish sauce and pepper.
Dinner: Chicken Afritada with Pineapple Chunks
Recipe: Saute chicken pieces with garlic, onions, and tomatoes. Add tomato sauce, pineapple chunks, potatoes, carrots, and bell peppers. Simmer until the chicken is tender.
Thursday, March 28
Breakfast: Pancit Bihon Guisado (Stir-Fried Rice Noodles)
Recipe: Stir-fry rice noodles with chicken, shrimp, garlic, onions, carrots, cabbage, and bell peppers. Season with soy sauce and oyster sauce.
Lunch: Inihaw na Liempo (Grilled Pork Belly)
Recipe: Marinate pork belly in a mixture of soy sauce, calamansi juice, garlic, and pepper. Grill until cooked and serve with vinegar dipping sauce.
Dinner: Beef Kaldereta (Beef Stew in Tomato Sauce)
Recipe: Saute beef chunks with garlic, onions, and tomatoes. Add tomato sauce, liver spread, potatoes, carrots, bell peppers, and olives. Simmer until the beef is tender and the sauce thickens.
Friday, March 29
Breakfast: Tortang Talong (Eggplant Omelette) with Garlic Fried Rice
Recipe: Grill eggplants until soft, peel off the skin and flatten. Dip in beaten eggs seasoned with salt and pepper. Fry until golden brown. Serve with garlic fried rice.
Lunch: Sinigang na Hipon sa Miso (Shrimp Sour Soup with Miso)
Recipe: Boil shrimp heads and shells to make broth. Strain and return to the pot. Add tomatoes, onions, radish, and miso paste. Simmer until vegetables are tender. Add shrimp and kangkong leaves.
Dinner: Chicken Tinola sa Papaya at Malunggay (Chicken Soup with Papaya and Moringa)
Recipe: Sauté garlic, ginger, and onions. Add chicken pieces and cook until browned. Pour water and bring to a boil. Add papaya slices and malunggay leaves. Season with fish sauce and pepper.
Saturday, March 30
Breakfast: Bangsilog (Bangus with Garlic Fried Rice and Fried Egg)
Recipe: Pan-fry bangus until crispy. Serve with garlic fried rice and fried egg.
Lunch: Pork Menudo
Recipe: Sauté garlic, onions, and tomatoes. Add pork cubes and cook until browned. Stir in tomato sauce, liver spread, potatoes, carrots, and bell peppers. Simmer until the pork is tender.
Dinner: Ginataang Langka with Tinapa (Jackfruit in Coconut Milk with Smoked Fish)
Recipe: Cook jackfruit in coconut milk with garlic, onions, and ginger. Add smoked fish flakes and simmer until jackfruit is tender and the sauce thickens. Serve hot.
There you have it! A week’s worth of delicious and varied Filipino dishes to enjoy. Bon appétit!