The chef cuts the meat into thin slices, each having a piece of skin.[Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Michelle Obama's family's decision to dine at a celebrated restaurant specializing in the capital's most acclaimed poultry dish during her Beijing visit was anticipatable, considering their desire to sample Chinese fare and the US first lady's vision of healthier dining shared by the eatery.

What did Michelle Obama's family eat at Da Dong Roast Duck Restaurant, which is reputed to be one of the best in Beijing?

Here  is the supper menu:

STARTERS

Hot and Sour Cucumber Slices

Goose Liver In Cherry Tomatoes

MAIN DISHES

Chef Dong's Fried Prawns with Spicy Sauce

Stir-fried Diced Beef in Spicy Black Bean Sauce

Sauteed Diced Chicken and Peanuts with Spicy Sauce

Chef Dong's Braised Eggplant

Fried Rice Noodles with Osmanthus Flowers

Braised Tender Bamboo Shoots With Pickled Potherb Mustard

Braised Winter Bamboo Shoots and Shiitake Mushrooms

Sauteed Bean Sprouts

Sauteed Broccoli with Garlic

Quick-Fried Beef With Shallots

PEKING ROAST DUCK

Da Dong "Super-Lean" Roast Duck, 2

STAPLE FOODS

Yangzhou Fried Rice

Dumplings Stuffed with Three Delicacies

Traditional Beijing Noodles with Soy Bean Paste

Steamed Buns Stuffed with White Cabbage

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