Controlling "desktop portable VLC" via my Android phone (as a remote)

There are many apps for using one's Android phone as a remote control for desktop VLC.

However, from my research, they expect a regular install of VLC, not a portable install.

Have you figured out how to control "desktop portable VLC" via your phone?

(Worst case scenario, I'll go with using a "remote desktop" app to get my PC's screen on my phone [with a cursor], and use that).