Rainy days call for warm bowls, sweet treats, and a little indulgence. Whether you’re stuck indoors or enjoying the sound of raindrops on the window, here are five comfort foods guaranteed to brighten up any gloomy day.
1. Pospas (Chicken Rice Soup)
The OG rainy-day hug in a bowl. Gingery, hearty, and topped with garlic crunch—this one’s comfort with every spoonful.
Ingredients: Chicken, rice, ginger, garlic, onion, calamansi, fish sauce.
2. Malunggay na Manok
Healthy and hearty! Packed with nutrients and flavor, this dish warms you up while giving your immune system a boost.
Ingredients: Chicken, malunggay leaves, onion, garlic, ginger, salt, pepper.
3. Noodles
Instant or homemade noodles are your slurp-worthy BFF during downpours. Add egg, chili oil, or extra toppings for that rainy-day upgrade.
4. Champorado
Sweet, chocolatey, and oh-so-nostalgic. Pair it with salty tuyo for the ultimate childhood throwback combo.
Ingredients: Glutinous rice, cocoa powder/tablea, sugar, milk, and tuyo (optional)
5. Ice Cream
Yes! Ice cream in the rain! It’s that guilty pleasure we all secretly love. Rainy weather won’t stop us from digging into a cold, creamy scoop.
The rain may pour, but your cravings don’t have to. Mix a little warmth, sweetness, and nostalgia into your day, because comfort never goes out of season.
