In this task, you will be presented with the directions of a recipe separated by "," and have to fill in the "___" which is a step that is missing from the recipe.

In a saucepan, combine the miso, mirin, and sake, and mix with a spatula until smooth.,Add the sugar, and place the pan over medium-low heat.,Cook the mixture until it is no longer watery, about 5 minutes, stirring all the time.,Add the scallion and sesame oil, and mix.,Remove the saucepan from the heat, and set it aside.,Cut each eggplant into four 2-inch thick disks.,______,With a toothpick, prick the entire surface of the other cut surface.,In a skillet, heat 2 inches of vegetable oil to 340 degrees F. Fry the eggplant over medium heat for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the cut surfaces are golden and the eggplant is cooked through.,Drain the eggplant on a paper towel.,(As an alternative to deep-frying the eggplant, you can rub it with 1/3 cup oil and bake it at 375 degrees F until it is soft and golden.),Serve the eggplant hot, topped with the miso sauce and garnished with the sesame seeds and shiso.
Make several shallow cuts in a checkerboard pattern on one cut surface of each disk.

Place asparagus on microwaveable plate with 1/4 cup water; cover and vent.,Microwave on HIGH 1 min.,Spoon dressing into individual salad bowl.,______,Toss lightly.
Top with chicken, cheese, asparagus and tomato.

Heat the oil in a saucepan and add in the onions.,Cook, stirring, till wilted.,Add in the garlic, cook briefly and add in the remaining ingredients.,______,Let the sauce cold and use for basting.,This sauce is good for any barbecued meat and keeps very well refrigerated.,Yield: 5 c..

Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring often, about 30 min.

