Szechuan Noodles with Garlic Shrimp

Name: Szechuan Noodles with Garlic Shrimp
Ingredients: 1/3 cup vegetable oil; 4 cloves garlic (thinly sliced); 1 bay leaf; 1 teaspoon black peppercorns; 1-2 teaspoon Chinese chili flakes; 1/4 cup soy sauce; 2 tablespoons rice vinegar; 1 tablespoon honey; 1 tablespoon chili paste (sambal oelek); 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (divided); 2 cloves garlic (chopped); 1/2 pound shrimp; 4 green onions (chopped, plus more for serving); 4 baby bok choy (chopped); 1 pack/12 ounces Annie Chin Organic Udon Noodles; Toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)