Influencer Ibai Llanos Ignites Global Food Frenzy with Peru vs. Ecuador Breakfast Battle

Madrid, Spain – In an unconventional culinary showdown that has captivated millions online, renowned content creator Ibai Llanos recently hosted the quarter-finals of his "Breakfast World Cup," pitting the traditional morning fares of Peru against Ecuador. The highly anticipated match, which saw national pride ignited across social media, featured iconic dishes from both South American nations.For Peru, Ibai presented the beloved "pan con chicharrón" (pork belly sandwich) and "tamal," a savory corn-based dish. "I've read all your feedback and I've added tamal, you asked for it a lot," Ibai stated, acknowledging viewer suggestions from previous rounds. Peru had already demonstrated significant support, having garnered a record-breaking 2.5 million votes in its previous victory against Mexico.Ecuador's culinary champions included the hearty "encebollado," a fish soup, and "bolón de verde," a fried plantain dumpling. Ibai emphasized the authenticity of the Ecuadorian offerings, noting, "We've also read your feedback and I've added encebollado, which apparently is very traditional in Ecuadorian breakfasts, and of course, the bolón de verde, an improved recipe with total confidence from an Ecuadorian." Ecuador advanced to the quarter-finals after a tight contest with Guatemala, winning by a mere 75,000 votes, accumulating 1.9 million votes in total.The competition, which transcends mere food tasting, relies on viewer engagement, with fans casting their votes by liking designated comments for each country. "Therefore, you decide who goes to the semi-finals: Peru or Ecuador," Ibai declared, placing the decision squarely in the hands of his massive global audience. The event underscores the power of social media to blend entertainment with cultural celebration, transforming national cuisines into a viral spectacle.