Medieval Spice Dipping Sauce

• ½ cup [125 ml] good-quality white wine vinegar
• 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger

Combine all the ingredients in a heavy-bottomed saucepan and bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Stir until the sugar completely dissolves and remove from the heat. Cover the saucepan—to trap the aroma of the spices—and let the sauce cool. Serve slightly cool or at room temperature.