Oriental Dipping Sauce

1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
4 tablespoons cider vinegar
4 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons sesame oil
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

For Creamy Thai Sauce:
1/4 cup creamy peanut butter

Combine all ingredients.
Mix well.
Serve as a dipping sauce with cooked artichokes.
Keeps for several days in the refrigerator.

For Creamy Thai Sauce:
Blend in creamy peanut butter.
Mix thoroughly.

Makes 3/4 cups