Eggplant and Rice Fritters

Description
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
Combine rice, eggplant, onion, eggs, cheese, flour, salt, pepper and pepper sauce in mixing bowl. Mix well. Heat 3 tablespoons oil in large skillet over medium heat. Drop some mixture by tablespoonfuls into skillet. Cook several fritters at a time until golden brown on both sides, turning once. Keep warm while frying remaining fritters, adding oil as needed.