Palenta s pužima is a traditional dish originating from the Istria region. The dish is usually made with a combination of snails, onions, garlic, tomatoes, flour, white wine, parsley, olive oil, salt, pepper, and polenta. The onions, garlic, tomatoes, flour, and parsley are sautéed in oil, then mixed with cleaned and cooked snails.

The mixture is seasoned with salt and pepper, covered with wine, and it's then simmered while stirring for more than half an hour. Once done, the snail mixture is served with cooked polenta on the side for a complete meal.