Puževi na gradele

Puževi na gradele is a Croatian specialty originating from the city of Benkovac. It consists of grilled snails. The snails should be left to clean themselves for at least 15 days. When the grill (called gradele) is heated, the snails are cooked until they release all of the foamy water. They are then seasoned with salt, pepper, and paprika. Apart from this preparation method, there is also a popular dish where the snails are skewered with pancetta and bell peppers before being placed on the grill. In Benkovac, there is also a popular manifestation called Puževim Korakom, celebrating a variety of dishes using snails as the key ingredient.