Eggplant and Rice Fritters

Description

 * Makes 1 dozen fritters.

Ingredients

 * 1½ 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
 * ¼ cup flour
 * ½ teaspoon salt
 * ½ 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.
 * 2) Mix well.
 * 3) Heat 3 tablespoons oil in large skillet over medium heat.
 * 4) Drop mixture by tablespoonfuls into skillet.
 * 5) Cook several fritters at a time until golden brown on both sides, turning once.
 * 6) Keep warm while frying remaining fritters, adding oil as needed.