Beef And Asparagus With Caramelized Onion Aioli

1 cup chicken or beef broth ½ cup sweet rice wine (mirin) ¼ cup reduced-sodium soy sauce 3 tablespoon sugar 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1 teaspoon fish sauce ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

**Tip:

If using wooden skewers, soak in water for at least 30 minutes; drain before using.

Tip:

If you like, you may omit the Tare Sauce. If you do, omit the marinating step as well and season the food with salt and ground black pepper.