Classic Australasian Fish and Chips Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 lb fresh white fish fillets (snapper, hoki, or barramundi), skinless and boneless
• 1 cup all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting
• 1/2 cup rice flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 cup cold sparkling water
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 1 tsp sea salt, plus extra for seasoning
• 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp lemon zest
• 1 1/2 lbs russet potatoes, peeled and cut into thick chips
• 1 qt vegetable oil (for deep frying)
• 1/4 cup malt vinegar (for serving)
• 1/4 cup homemade tartare sauce (mayonnaise, capers, gherkins, lemon juice, parsley)
• Fresh lemon wedges, for garnish
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, for garnish