Sarap sa Tag-ulan: 7 Mom-Approved Filipino Recipes for Rainy Days

When the skies turn gray and the raindrops start falling, nothing beats the comforting aroma of homemade Filipino food wafting through the kitchen. For many Pinoy moms, the rainy season isn’t complete without a pot of hot sabaw or a plate of steaming rice paired with rich, flavorful dishes.

Here are 7 Filipino recipes that are not only delicious and easy to prepare but also approved by generations of loving mamas. ❤️

For easier access, we have also provide links to the recipes we have proven to be sumptuous.

🍲 1. Lugaw with Tokwa't Baboy

Comfort Level: 10/10

A warm bowl of lugaw (rice porridge) is a rainy day classic. Pair it with tokwa’t baboy (fried tofu and pork in vinegar-soy sauce) for a complete merienda or light dinner.

🧠 Wise Mama Tip: Add a pinch of turmeric or ginger to your lugaw for added immunity-boosting power.

Kawaling Pinoy Recipe: Lugaw at Tokwa

Sour, savory, and soul-soothing

Whether it’s pork, shrimp, or bangus, sinigang is a favorite rainy day ulam. The tangy tamarind broth, loaded with veggies, warms you up from the inside out.

🥬 Add gabi (taro) for a thicker, creamier texture!

Panlasang Pinoy Recipe: Sinigang na Baboy with Gabi

🍖 2. Sinigang na Baboy

🐔 3. Tinolang Manok

A classic Filipino mom go-to.

This soothing soup made with chicken, green papaya, malunggay (moringa), and ginger is a nutritious family favorite that’s easy on the tummy and packed with goodness.

👩‍👧 Serve with rice and a side of patis + calamansi for extra flavor.

Panlasang Pinoy Recipe: Tinolang Manok

🍲 4. Arroz Caldo

Lola’s rainy-day miracle meal.

Similar to lugaw but more gingery and hearty. Arroz caldo with chicken, boiled egg, and fried garlic bits is rainy day gold.

🍋 Don’t skip the calamansi and a dash of fish sauce — it completes the dish!---

Panlasang Pinoy Recipe: Chicken Arroz Caldo

🍖 5. Beef Nilaga

Simple, tender, and oh-so-filling

This beef stew with potatoes, cabbage, corn, and saba bananas is not just filling — it’s a hug in a bowl.

🍖 Pressure cook the beef to make it super tender in half the time.

Panlasang Pinoy Recipe: Beef Nilaga

🫘 6. Ginisang Munggo

A meatless (or meaty) winner

Perfect for rainy Fridays, munggo can be made with tinapa, chicharon, or pork. Pair with crispy fried fish and rice.

🌱 Add malunggay or spinach for an extra healthy kick.

Panlasang Pinoy Recipe: Ginisang Munggo

🐟 7. Paksiw na Bangus

Sour, savory, and budget-friendly

This vinegar-based dish keeps well and is perfect with warm rice on a stormy day. A favorite among moms for its simplicity and flavor.

🍆 Add eggplant or ampalaya for added texture and nutrients.

Panlasang Pinoy Recipe: Paksiw na Bangus

🍴 Bonus: Rainy Day Food Prep Tips for Moms

👉Batch cook soups and freeze for quick meals during storms or brownouts.

👉Keep instant lugaw mix or canned bangus on hand for emergencies.

👉Involve the kids! Let them help wash veggies or stir the pot — rainy days are great for family bonding in the kitchen.

☔ Final Thoughts: A Full Belly Makes Rainy Days Better

Rainy season in the Philippines can bring brownouts, traffic, and cabin fever. But with these Filipino mom-approved recipes, you can turn gloomy weather into cozy, heartwarming family moments.

Because let’s be real — there’s no rain the right meal can’t fix.

💬 What’s your go-to ulam during the tag-ulan season? Share it with us!

About the Author

Hi, I'm the voice behind the Wise Mama Life - a mom on a mission to make motherhood wiser, simpler, and more fulfilling. While I chose to keep my identify private to focus on the message rather than the messenger, every story, tip, and insight shared here is based on real-life experiences, heartfelt reflections, and practical wisdom gathered through years of motherhood, homemaking, and personal growth.

At Wise Mama Life, you'll find honest conversations, thoughtful parenting tips, life lessons from everyday moments, and gentle guidance to help us thrive - not just survive - as a parent.

I believe wisdom is in the little things. Let's grow together.

Follow along for more real talk, real tips, and real mama life.