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In a medium-size saucepan over medium heat, add the vegetable stock, paprika, salt and pepper.
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Bring to a boil.
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Taste and adjust seasoning.
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Reduce heat to low and allow liquid to simmer.
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In a large saute pan over medium heat, add the oil.
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When oil is hot, add the onion and red pepper and cook until the vegetables are soft but not colored, approximately 8 to 10 minutes.
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Add the couscous and stir to coat the grains with oil.
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Remove pan from heat.
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Add the simmering liquid to the couscous and stir to distribute the liquid evenly.
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Cover the pan and allow the couscous to steam for 5 minutes, or until all of the liquid is absorbed and the couscous is soft.
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Add green onions and fluff couscous with a fork.
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Keep warm
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Place eggplant in a large colander placed over a large bowl.
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Sprinkle salt over the eggplant.
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Allow eggplant to sit and release its moisture for 45 minutes to an hour.
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Wash salt off of the eggplant and pat dry with a towel.
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Place a large saute pan or wok over high heat.
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Add vegetable oil.
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When oil is hot, add eggplant and saute until caramelized on the outside.
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Add the ginger, garlic and chili and cook 1 minute, until aromatics are just starting to turn golden brown.
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Add chili oil.
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Quickly add sugar, vinegar, orange juice, vegetable stock or water, and soy sauce.
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Bring to a boil.
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Cook until the eggplant is soft and the liquid is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.
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Place a saute pan, large enough to hold all the fish, over medium heat.
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Season the sturgeon with salt and pepper.
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Add the oil and butter to the hot pan.
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When butter begins to foam, slip the fish into the pan.
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Sear the flesh for 4 to 5 minutes, or until a crust is formed.
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Turn the fish over and cook an additional 4 to 5 minutes, or until the flesh is opaque but still moist.
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Keep fish warm in a low-temperature oven.
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Divide couscous among 4 warm plates.
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Place spicy eggplant in the center of the couscous and place sturgeon on top of eggplant.