Tirk umpel

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Prepare your whole fish or fillets by cleaning, scaling, and patting them completely dry with paper towels.

Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves. In a small bowl, combine the minced garlic, sauce, sugar, and water, stirring until the sugar is fully dissolved.

Place the fish in a shallow dish and pour half of the glaze over it, turning to coat all sides evenly. Allow the fish to marinate so the flavors can penetrate the flesh.

Line a baking tray with foil or lightly grease it, then transfer the marinated fish onto the tray, reserving the remaining glaze for basting.

Place the tray in the preheated oven and bake the fish, basting with the reserved glaze every 10 minutes to build up a rich, caramelized coating.

In the final 5 minutes of cooking, switch the oven to broil to achieve a deeply glazed, slightly charred surface. Monitor closely to prevent burning.

Remove the fish from the oven and allow it to rest briefly before serving. Plate the fish and drizzle any remaining pan juices over the top.