Sarmale (Romanian Stuffed Cabbage)

Ingredients

• 2 large green cabbages
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• ½ large yellow onion, finely chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, finely minced
• 1 lb ground beef
• ½ tablespoon sweet paprika
• ¾ cup chopped parsley
• ¼ cup chopped cilantro
• 6 ounces tomato paste
• 3 eggs
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup basmati rice
• 12 ounces tomato paste
• 3 cups water
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce (optional)
• 1 lb sauerkraut
• 1 tablespoon sweet paprika
• ½ teaspoon salt