In a medium pan on medium heat, saute garlic and onions and then add bay leaf. Add tomato paste and cook for about 3 minutes before adding the ground pork.
Season pork with salt and pepper and paprika powder and saute for about 5 minutes before adding the potatoes and carrots. Add a bit of water to help cook the vegetables. Once vegetables are slightly cooked add in the raisins and peas and bell pepper. Cook for another 5 minutes or until all vegetables are tender.
In a small pot on low to medium heat sauté garlic and onions and tomatoes for about 3 – 5 minutes or until tomatoes are tender.
Pour the cooked arroz ala cubana and stock in the pot. Let it simmer for about 10 minutes or until flavors have developed and season with salt and pepper if still needed or according to preference.
Pour in the cabbage and let simmer for another 2-3 minutes or until tender.