Mix together rice, ham, cheese, 1 beaten egg and black pepper.
Put remaining egg and breadcrumbs in separate shallow bowls.
Dampen your hands and roll out mixture into 8 cakes about 2 1/2 inches in diameter.
Dip cakes in egg then breadcrumbs.
Fry in two batches turning once or twice till golden brown (2-3 min) and drain on paper.
Put remaining egg and breadcrumbs in separate shallow bowls.
Dampen your hands and roll out mixture into 8 cakes about 2 1/2 inches in diameter.
Dip cakes in egg then breadcrumbs.
Fry in two batches turning once or twice till golden brown (2-3 min) and drain on paper.