Petari Donabe Delights: A Stylish One-Pot Recipe Guide for Every Meal

Born from the idea that a vessel can be both cookware and tableware, PETARI is a versatile donabe you’ll reach for all day. It handles steaming, simmering, and sautéing with ease, and it’s safe for the oven and open flame. Thanks to the gentle far-infrared heat unique to earthenware, ingredients cook evenly and their natural flavor deepens. The handle-free silhouette looks elegant straight on the table, and the pieces stack neatly when you put them away.

With PETARI, cooking becomes a thread that runs through your day—breakfast, lunch, dinner, and even dessert—without switching gear or breaking your rhythm. In this post, we’ll spend a day with PETARI: start with a bright morning plate, move to a quick umami-rich pasta at noon, settle into a slow-simmered tomato chicken for dinner, and finish with mixed ice cream for something sweet.

Start your day with a cozy donabe-style breakfast you can cook and serve in the same pan. This Shallow Pot version comes together quickly, and the vegetables are easy to swap with what’s in season—or whatever you’re in the mood for. Add toast on the side for a heartier plate.

1. Prep the potato

Scrub well and score a shallow cross on the top. Place it in the Shallow Pot, cover, and microwave at 600W for 5 minutes.

2. Pat dry

Pat the potato dry with a paper towel.

3. Sauté the vegetables

Add olive oil to the pot and heat over medium until hot. Sauté the asparagus until lightly browned, then add the tomatoes and potato.

4. Add bacon and egg

Lay in the bacon, crack in the egg, reduce to medium-low, cover, and cook until the egg is done to your liking.

5. Finish and serve

Season everything with salt and pepper. Add the butter to the potato and serve hot.

A savory, umami-rich pasta made with mushrooms and bacon, finished in a light mentsuyu (noodle soup). Swap in any mushrooms you like, use what’s in season, and make it your own.

1. Make the broth

Dilute the mentsuyu with water to 10.1 fl oz / 300 ml total.

2. Load the pot

In the Shallow Pot, add the garlic, shimeji, olive oil, bacon, and the diluted mentsuyu.

3. Cook the pasta

Bring to a boil over medium heat. Add the spaghetti and cook, loosening occasionally with chopsticks.

4. Cut the heat early

Turn off the heat 1 minute before the package time.

5. Finish on carryover heat

Cover and let stand 1 minute to finish cooking.

6. Toss and garnish

Stir in the butter to coat. Top with scallions and shredded nori to taste, and serve.

A short cook delivers chicken that stays tender and juicy in a bright tomato sauce. The gentle acidity and sweetness of tomatoes cling to the soft meat, making a deeply satisfying dish. Mop up the sauce with bread, or stir it into hot rice for a quick risotto-style finish. Minimal effort, quietly special results.

1. Season and dredge

Season the chicken with salt and pepper, then dust evenly with flour. Finely chop the onion. Halve the garlic, remove the core, and crush it with the side of a knife.

2. Brown the chicken

Heat the olive oil in the Shallow Pot over medium heat. Add the chicken and sear until lightly browned on both sides.

3. Build the sauce

Add the garlic, onion, and all of the sauce. Stir to combine and place the bay leaf on top if using.

4. Quick braise

Bring to a gentle boil, cover, then cook over medium-low for 5 minutes. Turn off the heat and let it finish on residual heat for 15 minutes.

5. Finish

Adjust seasoning if needed and sprinkle with parsley. Serve hot.

Simply mix your favorite ingredients with ice cream in a pre-chilled Shallow Pot for a rich, layered dessert that’s as easy to make as it is satisfying. Finish by serving it in your favorite dish and adding a touch of decoration—the result is a dessert that feels festive and irresistibly charming.

1. Chill the Shallow Pot

Place the pot in the freezer for about 2 hours before assembling.

2. Prepare the toppings

Set aside a small portion of fruit or mix-ins for the final garnish.

3. Mix and shape

Add the main ingredients to the chilled pot and gently mix with two spoons until evenly combined. Pile the mixture into a soft mound with a bit of height for an inviting, layered look.

Use the reserved toppings to add balance and dimension.

Tips for Making Your Presentation Even Cuter

Choose the best-shaped fruit for your toppings.

Angle each garnish slightly for a balanced, natural presentation.

Break cookies into larger pieces and insert them upright for texture and depth.

Finish with a drizzle of sauce or a swirl of cream for a professional, café-style touch.

From a warm plate at breakfast to a slow braise at night—and a last spoonful of bittersweet caramelized apple—PETARI carries it all in a single vessel. The gentle, steady heat of donabe cooking draws out the character of each season and holds those flavors with care.

If you’re looking to bring more ease and depth to everyday meals, start today: set PETARI on the flame and take it straight to the table. Let that seamless flow, from pot to plate, become the rhythm of your kitchen and your days.