Swift Justice

Sad, in the first place, that it took me two weeks, but this morning I found myself searching for material cut out for inclusion in the IIK8 leitmotif.
This evening I lost myself, at least in part, slicing a milimeter deep through a pinkie tip in rushed bell pepper preparation.

At least I didn't suffer the fate of this fellow, unlikely to be enjoying the commencement of the Year of the Rat. Gung hay fat choy!
[photo found at www.janchipchase.com, with a zesty description of the dish!]