Eggplant and Rice Fritters

Makes 1 dozen fritters.

Ingredients

 * 1 1/2 cups cooked rice
 * 2 cups mashed cooked Eggplant (about 1 pound, uncooked)
 * 2 teaspoons grated Onion
 * 2 eggs, slightly beaten
 * 1 cup grated sharp Cheddar Cheese
 * 1/4 cup flour
 * 1/2 teaspoon salt
 * 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
 * Dash hot pepper sauce
 * vegetable oil

Directions

 * 1) Combine rice, Eggplant, Onion, eggs, Cheese, flour, salt, pepper and pepper sauce in mixing bowl. Mix well.
 * 2) Heat 3 tablespoons oil in large skillet over medium heat.
 * 3) Drop mixture by tablespoonfuls into skillet.
 * 4) Cook several fritters at a time until golden brown on both sides, turning once.
 * 5) Keep warm while frying remaining fritters, adding oil as needed.