Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   3      tablespoons   miso
   1      tablespoon    honey
   2      tablespoons   sake
   2      tablespoons   water
     1/4  cup           orange juice
     1/4  cup           lime juice
   1      tablespoon    finely-chopped fresh ginger
   4                    Japanese eggplants -- sliced lengthwise
                        salt -- to taste
                        freshly-ground black pepper -- to taste

Preparation:

Combine all ingredients except eggplant and salt and pepper in a saucepan and bring to a simmer. Let cool. Preheat grill. Season eggplant with salt and pepper to taste and brush with miso sauce. Grill for 3 to 4 minutes on each side, basting with marinade.