Fresh turmeric stains everything it touches. iStock Notes. Check the label for coconut cream made with 100 per cent coconut. Lower-quality brands are diluted with water and thickened with emulsifiers.

Reduce heat to medium-low; stir in coconut milk, tomato sauce, chile, and remaining 1 teaspoon salt. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until mixture is slightly reduced and thickened, about 10 ...