Like most of us, youve probably made countless fried potatoes (french fries) over the years, but if youve ever eaten them in a greek home, youll find they are crispy and delightful. Greeks enjoy fried potatoes as a meze, side dish, and as a main dish for a light meal. In greek, the dish is, pronounced pah-tah-tess tee-ghah-nee-tess.